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Strong's G2782 κήρυγμα (kerygma)

Kerygma means “preaching” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2782 — charats (“decide”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G2782
Language Greek
Linked Usages 12
Books 10

Strong's G2782 Quick Answer

Strong's G2782 κήρυγμα (kerugma) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kerugma (kay'-roog-mah) n. 1. a proclamation (especially of the gospel) 2. (by implication) the gospel itself It has 12 linked Bible usages across 10 books. Visible English usage signals include preaching and gospel. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
kerugma (kay'-roog-mah) n. 1. a proclamation (especially of the gospel) 2. (by implication) the gospel itself
Usage
12 linked usages
Books
10 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
preaching and gospel

Meaning and Definition

kerugma (kay'-roog-mah) n. 1. a proclamation (especially of the gospel) 2. (by implication) the gospel itself [from G2784] KJV: preaching Root(s): G2784

Original Word
κήρυγμα
Transliteration
kerugma
Derivation
Root: κηρύσσω R1: 2784
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2782. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

preaching

Usage: κήρυγμα, -τος, τό (κηρύσσω), [in LXX: 2Ch.30:5 (קוֹל), Jon.3.2 (קְרִיאָה), Pro.9:3, I Est.9:3 * ;] in cl., that which is cried by a herald, a proclamation. In NT (see Lft., Notes, 161), of God's heralds, proclamation, message, preaching (i.e. the substance as distinct from the act which would be expressed by † κήρυξις): Mat.12:41, Luk.11:32, 1Co.1:21, 2Ti.4:17, Tit.1:3; with genitive cubic., τὸ κ. μου, 1Co.2:4; ἡμῶν, 1Co.15:14; with genitive obj., Ἰησοῦ Χρ., Rom.16:25.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2782 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kerugma, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

preaching Matthew 12:41 7× gospel Romans 16:25

How Strong's G2782 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 8 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G2782 (κήρυγμα) appears 4 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2782 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2782 in the New Testament

8 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 12:41 KJV

The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.

Luke 11:32 KJV

The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.

Romans 16:25 KJV

Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,

Strong's G2782 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

3 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

2 Chronicles 30:5 Septuagint / Brenton

And they established a decree that a proclamation should go through all Israel, from Beersheba to Dan, that they should come and keep the Passover to the Lord God of Israel at Jerusalem: for the multitude had not done it lately according to the Scripture.

Proverbs 9:3 Septuagint / Brenton

She has sent forth her servants, Calling with a loud proclamation to the feast, saying,

Jonah 3:2 Septuagint / Brenton

Rise, go to Nineveh, the great city, and preach in it according to the former preaching which I spoke to thee of.

Strong's G2782 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

1 Esdras 9:3 Septuagint / Brenton

And there was a proclamation in all Jewry and Jerusalem to all them that were of the captivity, that they should be gathered together at Jerusalem:

Usage Excerpts

First 12 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2782.

2 Chronicles 30:5 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And they established a decree that a proclamation should go through all Israel, from Beersheba to Dan, that they should come and keep the Passover to the Lord God of Israel at Jerusalem: for the multitude had not done it lately according to the Scripture.
Proverbs 9:3 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
She has sent forth her servants, Calling with a loud proclamation to the feast, saying,
Jonah 3:2 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Rise, go to Nineveh, the great city, and preach in it according to the former preaching which I spoke to thee of.
Matthew 12:41 New Testament, KJV
The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.
Luke 11:32 New Testament, KJV
The men of Nineve shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for they repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here.
Romans 16:25 New Testament, KJV
Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began,
1 Corinthians 1:21 New Testament, KJV
For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.
1 Corinthians 2:4 New Testament, KJV
And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
1 Corinthians 15:14 New Testament, KJV
And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.
2 Timothy 4:17 New Testament, KJV
Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion.
Titus 1:3 New Testament, KJV
But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
1 Esdras 9:3 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And there was a proclamation in all Jewry and Jerusalem to all them that were of the captivity, that they should be gathered together at Jerusalem:

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2782, grouped by book.

2 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Chronicles 30:5
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 9:3
Jonah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Jonah 3:2
Matthew 1 usage, New Testament
Matthew 12:41
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 11:32
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 16:25
1 Corinthians 3 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1:21 1 Corinthians 2:4 1 Corinthians 15:14
2 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
2 Timothy 4:17
Titus 1 usage, New Testament
Titus 1:3
1 Esdras 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
1 Esdras 9:3

Strong's G2782 FAQ

What does kerygma (κήρυγμα) mean?

Kerygma (Strong's G2782) is a Greek word most simply glossed "preaching". kerugma (kay'-roog-mah) n. 1. a proclamation (especially of the gospel) 2. (by implication) the gospel itself

How many times is kerygma (κήρυγμα) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 12 linked usages for Strong's G2782 across 10 books.

Where can I study kerygma (κήρυγμα) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2782 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate kerygma (κήρυγμα)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as preaching and gospel. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G2782 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2782, with linked reader references where each row is available.